Maryland Chapter Blog

Annapolis, MD – Today, the House Appropriations Committee unveiled a proposed $73 million investment to create a rebate program for energy efficient heat pumps, to help families reduce energy use, save on utility bills, and improve air quality in...

On February 26, the Sierra Club and allied groups brought the heat to the legislature to demand funding for heat pumps! Our rally to protect energy efficiency and clean energy funding was a huge success: over 50 people from across the state came out...

[update: the legislation was amended on March 17 to limit the size of the cut to Empower] On Friday March 13th, 2026, Maryland leaders announced an energy package named the Utility Relief Act - HB1532. The legislation appears to include many...

On March 11, 2026, during an House Energy Subcommittee Work Session, members of the committee made amendments to House Bill 1532 - Continuing the Next Generation Energy Act. HB 1532 included provisions to weaken Maryland's energy efficiency program...

Annapolis, MD — Today, environmental, consumer, and faith advocates gathered in Annapolis for a rally calling on elected officials to invest in energy efficiency and clean energy and protect the Strategic Energy Investment Fund (SEIF). The rally...

For Immediate Release:January 30, 2026Contact: Lesley Paredes, lesley.paredes-hernandez@sierraclub.orgMaryland Public Service Commission’s Approval of EV Phase II Filings a Step in the Right Direction More Planning Needed to Support Vehicle...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, December 9, 2025 Contact: Lesley Paredes, lesley.paredes-hernandez@sierraclub.orgBianca Sanchez, bianca.sanchez@sierraclub.org Maryland Sierra Club Reacts to Federal Judge’s Ruling to Vacate Trump’s Unlawful...

 Author: Rosa HanceGood news to share for Marylanders who support the clean energy transition! Despite historic blows to the clean energy industry from the federal government, Maryland counties and municipalities are moving to adopt...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, October 15, 2025CONTACT: Lesley Paredes, lesley.paredes-hernandez@sierraclub.org, (240) 424-0976  Transportation Planning Board Votes to Remove Southside Express Lanes Project from Regional Plan ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 14, 2025        Media contact: Brian Gumm(202) 747-0698 x2bgumm@progressivereform.org   Upgrading low-income households with heat pumps provides $800 million in annual...